The Christian and the Film Arts
Herman Hanko addresses the problem of dramatic entertainment—including films, theater, and television—in Christian life, particularly highlighting the inconsistency when parents prohibit their children from attending movies while watching the same content at home. The pamphlet calls for consistency in applying Christian principles of conduct within families and examines the broader relationship between believers and the dramatic arts. This resource offers practical guidance for Reformed families navigating entertainment choices in light of biblical standards and parental responsibility.
The problem of the film arts, as we treat it in this pamphlet, is somewhat more broad than the title itself would suggest. Usually the subject is limited to various dramatic presentations captured on film and shown in the theatres around the country. However, in our treatment of this subject we wish also to include the dramatic presentations which are given “live” on stages, whether that be on Broadway or on the stages of our local High Schools and Colleges. Further, we include in this...